Example 10

You might think it difficult to transform
this tree into a quality specimen. With practice over a
period of time you will be able to convert this tree into
the high-quality specimen shown at right.

After pruning

After pruning to reduce certain branches in
the permanent nursery canopy back to existing lateral branches
(using reduction cuts), and reducing length (using heading
cuts) of long temporary low branches. Note how major branches
(i.e. the largest ones) in the canopy are more or less spaced
apart and alternating from one side of the canopy to the other.